Born January 18, 1924, in Mobile, ALDied September 6, 2008, in Mobile, AL

Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of AlabamaNominated by Richard M. Nixon on July 26, 1971, to a seat vacated by Daniel H. Thomas. Confirmed by the Senate on September 21, 1971, and received commission on September 22, 1971. Served as chief judge, 1981-1989. Assumed senior status on January 19, 1989. Service terminated on September 6, 2008, due to death.

Education:University of Alabama, B.S., 1947University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1949